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Woman with 288 convictions threatened to stab man in neck
A homeless Ipswich woman with 288 previous convictions who threatened to stab a man while he was jet washing a car park has been given a suspended prison sentence. Chantelle Kerry told the man she was homeless and eating her food before walking
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Man accused of possessing more than £7,000 in criminal cash
A trial date has been fixed for a man accused of possessing more than £7,000 in criminal cash. Amadeus Kolndreu, 23, of Rydal Gardens, Wembley, was before Ipswich Crown Court on Wednesday for a plea and trial preparation hearing. He denied
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Phase two of 1,100-home Henley Gate development given go-ahead by council
Phase two of a major development in Ipswich which will be made up of 1,100 homes has been approved by the borough council. Ipswich Borough Council's planning committee approved plans submitted by Barratt David Wilson for phase 2b of the plans
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'Reckless' burglar created 'great risk' by climbing on Ipswich roof
A burglar who caused hours of disruption in Ipswich town centre has been described as a "reckless" and a "brazen individual" by police. Forty-nine-year-old Daniel Coulson was sentenced to two and a half years in jail after climbing onto the roof
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Ipswich town centre businesses set to benefit from rates reform, PM says
New Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised the Tractor Boys and promised to help businesses in the heart of Ipswich during his first Prime Minister's Questions. Jack Abbott, the new Ipswich MP, was one of the first MPs to be called to ask a question
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New medical clinic to open in The Walk in Ipswich town centre
A new medical centre specialising in skin and hair treatments is set to open in the town centre, adding further to the offering in that area of the town. Dr Skin Central is set to open in The Walk in Ipswich, offering a range of treatments and
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A14 reopened at Orwell Bridge after incident
The A14 at Orwell Bridge was closed after an incident. Police were called to the A14 near Wherstead, just outside of Ipswich, at 1.10pm on Wednesday (July 24) to reports of an incident. Police say the eastbound carriage was initially closed
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Town centre noodle restaurant closes doors but let agreed for new business
A town centre noodle bar and restaurant has shut its doors after two years but new tenants are on the way. Following the closure of I Love Noodle in Carr Street in Ipswich, it can be revealed the business is set to be given a new lease of life
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Man safe after scaling roof for more than 14 hours
Police say a man is safe after he climbed onto the roof of an Ipswich Hospital building. Suffolk police said the man, who is a patient at the hospital, left his bed at about 6.50pm on Tuesday before scaling the roof of the Woodlands Unit at the
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'Peace and comfort during difficult times': Postbox to heaven comes to Ipswich
A 'post box' to heaven has been installed at a care home in Ipswich to give grieving families and residents a link with their loved ones. Avocet Court has unveiled a distinctive white post box along with a memory garden. Residents, family members
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Family's £5K summer holiday ruined after Tui baggage delay
A family says their £5,000 holiday was ruined after their luggage didn't arrive for the first four days of their seven-day break. Anita Shepherd flew out from Norwich Airport on June 27 with her partner and two daughters with hopes of a relaxing
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165 crimes near new food store raises concerns for alcohol licence
Concerns around anti-social behaviour, prostitution and drugs near a food store seeking permission to sell alcohol has been raised. Imperio Food Stores is set to open in the former Just A Day Bridal shop in Norwich Road, serving a variety of European
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Jewellery shop owner was 'angry and powerless' when burglar caused damage to store
An Ipswich jewellery shop owner felt "angry and powerless" after his store was burgled by a man who tried to evade police after the theft by climbing onto a rooftop. Daniel Coulson was jailed on Tuesday for two years and six months for burgling
